Alavés host Celta Vigo on Nov. 22, 2025 at Mendizorroza in Matchday 13 action. The home side boasts a superior record at their fortress. Celta arrive seeking a bounce-back after recent struggles on the road.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Alavés rank 10th with 15 points, while Celta Vigo sit 13th with 13 points
- Home advantage crucial: Alavés have a 53% win rate at Mendizorroza vs Celta
- Alavés home form: 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss this season
- Celta away struggles: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in last 5 matches
- Matchday 13 kickoff: 1:00 PM ET on Saturday
Head-to-Head Advantage Favors Alavés at Mendizorroza
Alavés hold a commanding record at their home ground against this opponent. At Mendizorroza, Alavés have won 17 matches in 34 meetings versus Celta Vigo.
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Overall in their history, Celta lead slightly with 16 wins to 12 for Alavés across 38 total matches. However, the home/away split tells a different story entirely.
The recent form between these clubs shows Alavés won once with two draws in the last 5 meetings. But when Celta visit Vitoria-Gasteiz, they consistently struggle.
Alavés Home Form Creates Real Barrier
Alavés average strong results at Mendizorroza with 3 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 loss at home. This translates to teams getting less than 1 point per game against them on their turf.
The fortress factor matters immensely in La Liga. Teams perform dramatically differently at home versus away. For Alavés, their Mendizorroza ground yields 11 points from games played so far.
Thing is, Celta face real problems away from home. Their 5-match away sample shows 5 points total. That’s a 1-point-per-game average, well below what’s needed for a serious title push.
League Standing Gap Widens Pressure on Celta
| Team | Position | Played | Points | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alavés | 10th | 12 | 15 | Mixed |
| Celta Vigo | 13th | 12 | 13 | Inconsistent |
Alavés carry a 2-point cushion over Celta Vigo going into this match. That’s significant when fighting relegation pressure in La Liga.
For Celta, a loss here drops them to 13 points still, while Alavés jump to 18 points with victory. The math gets harsh quick in professional football.
What Happens If Alavés Capitalize?
Several key factors play into this match’s outcome:
- Celta’s away form is statistically their biggest weakness this season
- Alavés momentum picks up with home advantage at Mendizorroza
- League positioning means Alavés stay clear of the drop zone with three points
- Betting markets favor Alavés at 2.50 odds indicating 40% win probability
- Celta’s attacking form remains decent but defensive vulnerability persists
Can Celta Overcome the Mendizorroza Curse?
Here’s what we know about Celta Vigo entering this fixture. They’ve won just 2 of their last 5 away matches.
But here’s the twist. Celta have won 5 of their last 6 matches across all competitions. Their attacking potency seems real. Yet defensive frailties appear when traveling.
So can Celta finally get a result at Mendizorroza? The statistics say probably not, but confidence is high after recent victories. What does your prediction say?
Sources
- Transfermarkt – Match preview and team statistics
- SofaScore – League standings and fixture details
- FootyStats – Historical form and home/away records
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